Multi-use Exercising Apparatus

ABSTRACT

An apparatus includes a track, a left dumbbell glide, and a right dumbbell glide. The track includes a left and right linear sections, a left and right cross sections, a left and right lateral sections. The left and right cross sections are angularly intersected with each other. The left linear section is terminally connected to the left and right cross sections. The right linear section is terminally connected to the left and right cross sections, opposite of the left linear section. The left lateral section is outwardly connected to the left linear section. The right lateral section is outwardly connected to the right linear section. The left dumbbell glide slidably engages to the left linear section, the left and right cross sections, and the left lateral section. The right dumbbell glide slidably engages to the right linear section, the left and right cross sections, and the right lateral section.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This invention related to an exercising apparatus. More specifically, the users can perform multiple exercises such as push-ups, curls, and pull-ups, and ab-wheels through the present invention.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Push-ups is a type of exercise that has sustained the test of time for its ability to activate muscle groups at once, rather than targeting muscles in isolation. Many people perform compound exercises such as push-ups to maximize their training efficiency.

However, people have the need to add cross-body resistance to push-ups in a risk-free approach to match the intensity of their weightlifting exercises. The anatomical characteristics of the human body cause the cross-body resistance to function in a crisscross manner, thereby making cross-body exercises vital to human behavior and essential to athletic training. Existing push-up devices have two fixed handles mounted on the base plate. In this fashion, the distance between the two handles remain constant, which makes it ineffective in maximizing total muscle definition and choosing different angles and positions. In addition, the existing push-up devices have certain drawbacks with the sturdiness of the handles thus resulting the user's safety.

It is an objective of the present invention to provide a multi-use exercising apparatus that can manually-perform push-ups, curls, and pull-ups, and ab-wheels. The present invention includes a track that has sliding left and right dumbbell supports. The left and right dumbbell supports can receive standard dumbbells upon users preference. The left and right dumbbell supports easily move in multiple directions across the track and allow the user to perform multiple exercise via a single exercising apparatus.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a top view of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a top view of the track of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a top perspective view of the left dumbbell glide of the present invention, wherein the right dumbbell glide also features the similar components as the left dumbbell glide.

FIG. 5 is a side view of the left dumbbell glide of the present invention, wherein the right dumbbell glide also features the similar components as the left dumbbell glide.

FIG. 6 is a bottom perspective view of the left dumbbell glide of the present invention, wherein the right dumbbell glide also features the similar components as the left dumbbell glide.

FIG. 7 is a top view of the present invention, showing the plane upon which a cross sectional view is taken shown in FIG. 8 .

FIG. 8 is a cross section view thereof taken along line A-A of FIG. 7 , showing the engagement between the left and right dumbbell glides and the track.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the present invention showing the arrangement of the left base-plate, the right base-plate, the left elastic band, and the right elastic band.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

The present invention is a multi-use exercising apparatus that enables the user to manually-perform push-ups, curls, and pull-ups, and ab-wheels. More specifically, the present invention is designed to combine different arm exercises for the ultimate upper body definition and strength. As shown in FIG. 1 , the present invention comprises a track 1, a left dumbbell glide 10, and a right dumbbell glide 11. In reference to the general configuration of the present invention, the track 1 functions a stationary base structure as the left dumbbell glide 10 and the right dumbbell glide 11 slide along the shape of the track 1. The user can place and grasp a pair of dumbbells within the left dumbbell glide 10 and the right dumbbell glide 11 to perform push-ups, curls, and pull-ups, ab-wheels, and other exercises. As a result, the user is able to work the pectoralis major muscles, anterior deltoid muscles, secondary bicep brachial muscles, triceps muscles, and rectus abdominis muscles.

The track 1 is a tubular structure that is opened through a top panel of the track 1 so that the left dumbbell glide 10 and the right dumbbell glide 11 can slide along. In reference to the FIG. 1-2 , the track 1 comprises a left linear section 2, a right linear section 3, a left cross section 4, a right cross section 5, a left lateral section 6, and a right lateral section 7. The left cross section 4 and the right cross section 5 are angularly intersected with each other and define the central area of the track 1. In other words, the left cross section 4 and the right cross section 5 are formed into a “X-shaped” structure thus delineating an upper left end, a lower left end, an upper right end, and a lower right end. The left linear section 2 and the right linear section 3 are oppositely positioned of each other about the left cross section 4 and the right cross section 5 in such a way that the left linear section 2 is positioned adjacent to the upper left end and the lower left end, and the right linear section 3 is positioned adjacent to the upper right end and the lower right end. Resultantly, the left linear section 2 is terminally connected to the left cross section 4 about the lower left end and the right cross section 5 about the left end. The right linear section 3 is terminally connected to the left cross section 4 about the upper right end and the right cross section 5 about the lower right end. Furthermore, the left cross section 4 is only opened to the left linear section 2 and does not traverse into the right linear section 3. The right cross section 5 is only opened to the right linear section 3 and does not traverse into the left linear section 2.

In reference to FIG. 2-3 , the left lateral section 6 is outwardly connected to the left linear section 2 and positioned perpendicular to the left linear section 2. More specifically, the left lateral section 6 opens into the left linear section 2 as the left cross section 4 and the left lateral section 6 are oppositely oriented of each other about the left linear section 2. The right lateral section 7 is outwardly connected to the right linear section 3 and positioned perpendicular to the right linear section 3. More specifically, the right lateral section 7 opens into the right linear section 3 as the right cross section 5 and the right lateral section 7 are oppositely oriented of each other about the right linear section 3.

In reference to FIG. 2-3 , the left lateral section 6 is linearly aligned with the right lateral section 7 to balance the user's body according to the selected exercise. The left cross section 4 and the left lateral section 6 are positioned at a left obtuse angle 22 about the lower left end. The right cross section 5 and the right lateral section 7 are positioned at a right obtuse angle 23 about the lower right end. In order to further defining the symmetric shape of the track 1, the left obtuse angle 22 is equal to the right obtuse angle 23.

In reference to FIG. 1-2 , the left dumbbell glide 10 is slidably engaged to the left linear section 2, the left cross section 4, the right cross section 5, and the left lateral section 6. The right dumbbell glide 11 is slidably engaged to the right linear section 3, the left cross section 4, the right cross section 5, and the right lateral section 7. As a result, when the user performs an exercise, the user can selectively slide the left dumbbell glide and/or the right dumbbell glide 11 along the corresponding sections of the track 1. For example, when the user needs to perform an ab-wheel exercise, the user has to simultaneously slide the left dumbbell glide 10 along the left linear section 2 and the right dumbbell glide 11 along the right linear section 3 with both hands.

The left dumbbell glide 10 and the right dumbbell glide 11 are pushed or pulled by the user during a selected exercises so that the user can complete the selected exercise. In reference to FIG. 4-6 , the left dumbbell glide 10 and the right dumbbell glide 11 each comprising a base 12, an intermediate connector 13, and a dumbbell-receiving platform 14. More specifically, the base 12 and the dumbbell-receiving platform 14 are oppositely positioned of each other about the intermediate connector 13. The base 12 is adjacently connected to the intermediate connector 13 so that the base 12 can be engaged within the track 1. The dumbbell-receiving platform 14 is adjacently connected to the intermediate connector 13 so that a preferred dumbbell can be removably placed within during the exercises. In order to balance the weight of the preferred dumbbell, the base 12, the intermediate connector 13, and the dumbbell-receiving platform 14 are concentrically positioned with each other.

In reference to FIG. 4 , the left dumbbell glide 10 and the right dumbbell glide 11 each further comprises a first opening 15 and a second opening 16. The first opening 15 traverses into the dumbbell-receiving platform 14. The second opening 16 traverses into the dumbbell-receiving platform 14. The first opening 15 is linearly positioned to the second opening 16 in such a way that the first opening 15 and the second opening 16 are positioned offset of each other. In other words, the first opening 15 and the second opening 16 are pair of hallowed spaces that can receive the two side weights of the dumbbell. As a result, the shaft of the dumbbell is positioned offset from the dumbbell receiving platform 14 so that the users can easily use their hands to grasp the pair of dumbbells.

In reference to FIG. 5-6 , the left dumbbell glide 10 and the right dumbbell glide 11 each further comprises at least one roller 17 that is rotatably connected to the base 12. The at least one roller 17 is designed to rotate atop a bottom panel of the track 1 to reduce the friction when the left dumbbell glide 10 and the right dumbbell glide 11 slides along the track 1. Furthermore, the at least one roller 17 is able to swivel about the base 12 so that the left dumbbell glide 10 and the right dumbbell glide 11 are able to move from one section of the track 1 to another section. For example, when the left dumbbell glide 10 goes from the left linear section 2 to the left cross section 4, the at least one roller 17 is able to easily change direction due to the swivel feature.

In reference to FIG. 7-8 , the slidable engagement between the left dumbbell glide and the track 1 allows the user to operate the present invention via the user's left hand. More specifically, the base 12, the intermediate connector 13, and the at least one roller 17 are slidably engaged within the left linear section 2, the left cross section 4, the right cross section 5, and the left lateral section 6 so that the left dumbbell glide 10 can selectively slide along the aforementioned sections of the track 1. Due to the fact that the base 12, the intermediate connector 13, and the at least one roller 17 of the left dumbbell glide 10 are engaged within the track 1, the dumbbell-receiving platform 14 of the left dumbbell glide 10 is able to slidably position atop the left linear section 2, the left cross section 4, the right cross section 5, and the left lateral section 6.

In reference to FIG. 7-8 , the slidable engagement between the right dumbbell glide 11 and the track 1 allows the user to operate the present invention via the user's right hand. More specifically, the base 12, the intermediate connector 13, and the at least one roller 17 are slidably engaged within the right linear section 3, the left cross section 4, the right cross section 5, and the right lateral section 7 so that the right dumbbell glide 11 can selectively slide along the aforementioned sections of the track 1. Due to the fact that the base 12, the intermediate connector 13, and the at least one roller 17 of the right dumbbell glide 11 are engaged within the track 1, the dumbbell-receiving platform 14 of the right dumbbell glide 11 is able to slidably position atop the right linear section 3, the left cross section 4, the right cross section 5, and the right lateral section 7.

In reference to FIG. 9 , the present invention further comprises a left base-plate 8, a right base-plate 9, a left elastic band 18, and a right elastic band 19. The left base-plate 8 is terminally connected to the left linear section 2 and functions as a structural body so that the left elastic band 18 can be connected to the present invention. More specifically, a plate end 21 of the left elastic band 18 is attached to the left base-plate 8 thus allowing the user to interchange the left elastic band 18 according to different resistances. A dumbbell end 20 of the left elastic band 18 is offset from the left base-plate 8 so that the dumbbell end 20 can be attached to the removable dumbbell that is placed within the dumbbell-receiving platform 14 of the left dumbbell glide 10. Similarly, the right base-plate 9 is terminally connected to the right linear section 3 and functions as a structural body so that the right elastic band 19 can be connected to the present invention. More specifically, a plate end 21 of the right elastic band 19 is attached to the right base-plate 9 thus allowing the user to interchange the right elastic band 19 according to different stiffness. A dumbbell end 20 of the right elastic band 19 is offset from the right base-plate 9 so that the dumbbell end 20 can be attached to the removable dumbbell that is placed within the dumbbell-receiving platform 14 of the right dumbbell glide 11.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the track 1 is made of carbon steel for reduce weight and durability. The left linear section 2 and the right linear section 3 are both measure about 72 inches in length and 8 inches in width. The left lateral section 6 and the right lateral section 7 are both measure about 36 inches in length and 8 inches in width. The left cross section 4 and the right cross section 5 both measure about 36 inches in length and 8 inches in width. The left dumbbell glide 10 and the right dumbbell glide 11 are made of combination of rubber and plastic for enhanced grip and durability. A diameter of the dumbbell-receiving platform 14 is about 10 inches when the dumbbell-receiving platform 14 is circular in shape. The dumbbell-receiving platform 14 is about 10 inches in length and 5 inches in width when the dumbbell-receiving platform 14 is rectangular in shape.

Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A multi-use exercising apparatus comprising: a track; a left dumbbell glide; a right dumbbell glide; the track comprising a left linear section, a right linear section, a left cross section, a right cross section, a left lateral section, and a right lateral section; the left cross section and the right cross section being angularly intersected with each other; the left linear section and the right linear section being oppositely positioned of each other about the left cross section and the right cross section; the left linear section being terminally connected to the left cross section and the right cross section; the right linear section being terminally connected to the left cross section and the right cross section; the left lateral section being outwardly connected to the left linear section; the left lateral section being perpendicular to the left linear section; the right lateral section being outwardly connected to the right linear section; the right lateral section being perpendicular to the right linear section; the left lateral section being linearly aligned with the right lateral section; the left dumbbell glide being slidably engaged to the left linear section, the left cross section, the right cross section, and the left lateral section; and the right dumbbell glide being slidably engaged to the right linear section, the left cross section, the right cross section, and the right lateral section.
 2. The multi-use exercising apparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprising: the left linear section and the right linear section being parallel to each other; the left cross section and the left lateral section being oppositely oriented of each other about the left linear section; the left cross section and the left lateral section being positioned at a left obtuse angle; the right cross section and the right lateral section being oppositely oriented of each other about the right linear section; the right cross section and the right lateral section being positioned at a right obtuse angle; and the left obtuse angle being equal to the right obtuse angle.
 3. The multi-use exercising apparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprising: the left dumbbell glide and the right dumbbell glide each comprising a base, an intermediate connector, and a dumbbell-receiving platform; the base and the dumbbell-receiving platform being oppositely positioned of each other about the intermediate connector; the base being adjacently connected to the intermediate connector; and the dumbbell-receiving platform being adjacently connected to the intermediate connector.
 4. The multi-use exercising apparatus as claimed in claim 3 comprising: the left dumbbell glide and the right dumbbell glide each further comprising a first opening and a second opening; the first opening traversing into the dumbbell-receiving platform; the second opening traversing into the dumbbell-receiving platform; the first opening being linearly positioned to the second opening; and the first opening and the second opening being positioned offset of each other.
 5. The multi-use exercising apparatus as claimed in claim 3 comprising: the left dumbbell glide and the right dumbbell glide each further comprising at least one roller; and the at least one roller being rotatably connected to the base.
 6. The multi-use exercising apparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprising: the left dumbbell glide comprising a base, an intermediate connector, a dumbbell-receiving platform, and at least one roller; the base, the intermediate connector, and the at least one roller being slidably engaged within the left linear section, the left cross section, the right cross section, and the left lateral section; and the dumbbell-receiving platform being slidably positioned atop the left linear section, the left cross section, the right cross section, and the left lateral section.
 7. The multi-use exercising apparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprising: the right dumbbell glide comprising a base, an intermediate connector, a dumbbell-receiving platform, and at least one roller; the base, the intermediate connector, and the at least one roller being slidably engaged within the right linear section, the left cross section, the right cross section, and the right lateral section; and the dumbbell-receiving platform being slidably positioned atop the right linear section, the left cross section, the right cross section, and the right lateral section.
 8. The multi-use exercising apparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprising: a left base-plate; a right base-plate; a left elastic band; a right elastic band; the left base-plate being terminally connected to the left linear section; the right base-plate being terminally connected to the right linear section; a plate end of the left elastic band being attached to the left base-plate; a plate end of the right elastic band being attached to the right base-plate; a dumbbell end of the left elastic band being offset from the left base-plate; and a dumbbell end of the right elastic band being offset from the right base-plate.
 9. A multi-use exercising apparatus comprising: a track; a left dumbbell glide; a right dumbbell glide; a left base-plate; a right base-plate; a left elastic band; a right elastic band; the track comprising a left linear section, a right linear section, a left cross section, a right cross section, a left lateral section, and a right lateral section; the left cross section and the right cross section being angularly intersected with each other; the left linear section and the right linear section being oppositely positioned of each other about the left cross section and the right cross section; the left linear section being terminally connected to the left cross section and the right cross section; the right linear section being terminally connected to the left cross section and the right cross section; the left lateral section being outwardly connected to the left linear section; the left lateral section being perpendicular to the left linear section; the right lateral section being outwardly connected to the right linear section; the right lateral section being perpendicular to the right linear section; the left lateral section being linearly aligned with the right lateral section; the left base-plate being terminally connected to the left linear section; the right base-plate being terminally connected to the right linear section; the left dumbbell glide being slidably engaged to the left linear section, the left cross section, the right cross section, and the left lateral section; and the right dumbbell glide being slidably engaged to the right linear section, the left cross section, the right cross section, and the right lateral section.
 10. The multi-use exercising apparatus as claimed in claim 9 comprising: the left linear section and the right linear section being parallel to each other; the left cross section and the left lateral section being oppositely oriented of each other about the left linear section; the left cross section and the left lateral section being positioned at a left obtuse angle; the right cross section and the right lateral section being oppositely oriented of each other about the right linear section; the right cross section and the right lateral section being positioned at a right obtuse angle; and the left obtuse angle being equal to the right obtuse angle.
 11. The multi-use exercising apparatus as claimed in claim 9 comprising: the left dumbbell glide and the right dumbbell glide each comprising a base, an intermediate connector, and a dumbbell-receiving platform; the base and the dumbbell-receiving platform being oppositely positioned of each other about the intermediate connector; the base being adjacently connected to the intermediate connector; and the dumbbell-receiving platform being adjacently connected to the intermediate connector.
 12. The multi-use exercising apparatus as claimed in claim 11 comprising: the left dumbbell glide and the right dumbbell glide each further comprising a first opening and a second opening; the first opening traversing into the dumbbell-receiving platform; the second opening traversing into the dumbbell-receiving platform; the first opening being linearly positioned to the second opening; and the first opening and the second opening being positioned offset of each other.
 13. The multi-use exercising apparatus as claimed in claim 11 comprising: the left dumbbell glide and the right dumbbell glide each further comprising at least one roller; and the at least one roller being rotatably connected to the base.
 14. The multi-use exercising apparatus as claimed in claim 9 comprising: the left dumbbell glide comprising a base, an intermediate connector, a dumbbell-receiving platform, and at least one roller; the base, the intermediate connector, and the at least one roller being slidably engaged within the left linear section, the left cross section, the right cross section, and the left lateral section; and the dumbbell-receiving platform being slidably positioned atop the left linear section, the left cross section, the right cross section, and the left lateral section.
 15. The multi-use exercising apparatus as claimed in claim 9 comprising: the right dumbbell glide comprising a base, an intermediate connector, a dumbbell-receiving platform, and at least one roller; the base, the intermediate connector, and the at least one roller being slidably engaged within the right linear section, the left cross section, the right cross section, and the right lateral section; and the dumbbell-receiving platform being slidably positioned atop the right linear section, the left cross section, the right cross section, and the right lateral section.
 16. The multi-use exercising apparatus as claimed in claim 9 comprising: a plate end of the left elastic band being attached to the left base-plate; a plate end of the right elastic band being attached to the right base-plate; a dumbbell end of the left elastic band being offset from the left base-plate; and a dumbbell end of the right elastic band being offset from the right base-plate. 